What in the World's Come Over You
Jack Scott
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What in the world's come over you? Seems we never get along (Ooh, ah, ah, ah) Every night I reminisce dreaming of your tender kisses What in the world's come over you? (Wah, wah, ooh) Could you ever change your mind? (Ah, ah, ah) If you do, I'll still be here, dear Waiting, longing for you (Ah, ah, ah) All my life, I've loved you so Never dreamed, I'd miss you so Now, alone in my room each night My heart it cries, "It's just not right" Oh, oh, oh What in the world's come over you? Could you ever change your mind? (Ah, ah, ah) If you do, I'll still be here, dear Waiting, longing for you (Ah, ah, ah) All my life, I've loved you so Never dreamed, I'd miss you so Now, alone in my room each night My heart, it cries, "It's just not right" Oh, oh, oh What in the world's come over you? (Wah, wah, ooh) You're still my angel from above (Ah, ah, ah) Guess, you'll always be my one And only, only real love
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Artist Background"What in the World's Come Over You" was performed by Jack Scott, a Canadian-American singer and songwriter. Renowned as one of the first rock and roll stars to come from Detroit, Scott is also famous for his diverse style that included rockabilly, country, and gospel.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in 1960, as a single from Jack Scott's album "What in the World's Come Over You."
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Chart Performance"What in the World's Come Over You" enjoyed substantial success on the charts. In the United States, it reached the No. 5 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1960.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a failed romance and the singer's confusion over his partner's sudden change of heart. It is centered around the question, as suggested by the title, what in the world has come over his love.
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Song Duration"What in the World's Come Over You" clocks in at a concise 2:42, typical for pop singles of its era.
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Songwriting AttributionJack Scott himself penned "What in the World's Come Over You". This made him one of the first rock artists to write all his own material.
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Prominent InstrumentsThe song uses primarily a guitar and piano, following the traditional rock and roll style.
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RecognitionJack Scott's music, including hits like "What in the World's Come Over You," earned him induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered "What in the World's Come Over You". Notable versions include those by George Hamilton IV in 1989, and Smokie in 2009.
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Cinema ConnectionThe song has also appeared in the soundtrack of the 1999 film, "October Sky," starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
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